Faculty & Staff Accolades

Carl Thurman, biology, received the James Lubker Faculty Research Award at the fall faculty meeting. In addition to UNI students and faculty, Thurman collaborates with scientists across the USA, as well as Europe and South America to produce novel scientific information.

Elaine Eshbaugh, applied human sciences, received the Class of 1943 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching at the fall faculty meeting. Eshbaugh developed the only college course in Iowa on the topic of Alzheimer's and related dementias. She regularly mentors undergraduates in their research or has them involved with her own research team.

Robin Lund, associate professor of physical education, received the Class of 1943 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching at the fall faculty meeting. Lund teaches a wide range of course work at the graduate and undergraduate level including research methods, statistics, anatomy and physiology and a variety of other courses in the movement and exercise science major.

Tim Gilson, educational leadership and postsecondary education, received the Ross A. Nielsen Professional Service Award at the 2014 fall faculty meeting. Gilson’s contributions to education include preparing principals in Iowa, advising MAE and doctoral students, and providing guest lectures on school law to UNI’s preservice teachers.

Announcements

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

New self-service CatID account recovery tool

OnOn March 25, ITS implemented a new CatID Account Recovery Tool. This allows you to register a cell phone or alternate email address for use in resetting your own passphrase. Visit the ITS website for more information.

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

Employee survey to collect disability and protected veteran status

The Office of Compliance and Equity Management (OCEM) is conducting an employee survey to collect disability and protected veteran status information for affirmative action purposes. Employees are encouraged to confidentially disclose their status using UNI e-Business Suite. For more information, visit the OCEM website.

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

A Regents Award for Staff Excellence is presented to supervisory and confidential employees who have made outstanding contributions to UNI. Nominations are encouraged and welcomed from faculty, staff and students. Nominations are due Friday, April 10, to Barbara Shepard, WRC 0201. The nomination form and lists of eligible employees and past recipients are available online.

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

2015 and beyond: 'Investing After the Global Financial Crisis'

Dan Morris, TIAA-CREF's global investment strategist, will discuss the opportunities and potential pitfalls he sees in 2015 at noon, Wednesday, April 8, in the Ballroom, MAU. Seats are limited; please register. Bring your lunch; beverages and cookies will be provided.

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

Policies available for comment

The following policies are available for comment on the university policy website: 3.02 Student Conduct Policy, 13.01 Affirmative Action, 6.01 Academic Appointments, 6.02 Department Head Recruitment/Appointments and 6.03 Deans Recruitment/Appointments.

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

Exploring service learning options

An introduction to using service learning in college courses, including reasons for adding servicing learning and resources for development and implementation, will be offered from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, in 378 LIB. For more information, visit the CETL's website.

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

Homecoming alumni gatherings

The Homecoming 2015 date is Saturday, Oct. 17. If your department or organization plans to host alumni during the weekend and you would like assistance from the UNI Alumni Association, please make the request by April 15. Call or email Amy Mohr at 273-2355 for more information.

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

Traveling abroad for UNI business/activity?

A Study Abroad Center lunch and learn will cover travel registry, insurance, immigration and U.S. Department of State safety enrollment at noon, Wednesday, April 1, in the Plaza Conference Room, MAU. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

Call for study abroad program proposals

The Study Abroad Center (SAC) is planning programs for AY 2015-16. The SAC facilitates 20+ instructor-led programs annually, led by UNI faculty and staff teaching UNI courses with a travel abroad component. Attend a lunch and learn at noon, Thursday, April 2, in the State College Room, MAU to learn more. For more information, contact Charity Eckhardt.

Thursday, Mar 26, 2015

A measure of community engagement by UNI students

The National Assessment of Service and Community Engagement can help us learn more about UNI students’ participation in service activities. Please encourage undergraduate students to check their email for an invitation and respond to the survey between March 30 and April 10.

Thursday, Mar 26, 2015

2015 Honors Week agenda

Honors Week is a celebration of academics and scholastic achievement at UNI. The week provides an opportunity to recognize and connect students who are collectively pursuing academic excellence through honor societies, honorary organizations and the University Honors Program. Visit the Honors Week website for a full list of events.

Thursday, Mar 26, 2015

How your colleagues are flipping and blending their courses

Marek Sliwinski, Mark Fienup and Siobahn Morgan will present their experiences incorporating different kinds of technology to create flipped and blended courses at 3 p.m., Monday, March 30, in 378 LIB. For more information, visit the CETL website.